Summary
- If you’re having issues with slow mobile hotspot speeds, there are several ways to boost performance, whether you’re working remotely or wanting to stream away from WiFi.
- The first step is to check data usage and plan limits, ensuring you’re within fair usage policy limits, even if you have an unlimited plan.
- You can also pause data-heavy processes on the hotspot device, as tasks like system updates and cloud backups can consume hotspot bandwidth.
- Reducing the number of connected devices and turning off battery saver modes can also help improve speeds.
- You can also optimize hotspot placement, keeping the phone in an open, elevated spot near a window for the strongest cell signal.
- Lastly, you can switch to the fastest frequency band, using 5G if supported rather than 3G or 4G.
Following these steps should help you maximize mobile hotspot performance wherever you are.